EP1380520A2 - Distributor device for a container provided with a valve - Google Patents

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EP1380520A2
EP1380520A2 EP03291200A EP03291200A EP1380520A2 EP 1380520 A2 EP1380520 A2 EP 1380520A2 EP 03291200 A EP03291200 A EP 03291200A EP 03291200 A EP03291200 A EP 03291200A EP 1380520 A2 EP1380520 A2 EP 1380520A2
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/14—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant
    • B65D83/16—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant characterised by the actuating means
    • B65D83/20—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant characterised by the actuating means operated by manual action, e.g. button-type actuator or actuator caps
    • B65D83/205—Actuator caps, or peripheral actuator skirts, attachable to the aerosol container
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
    • B05B11/10—Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
    • B05B11/1001—Piston pumps
    • B05B11/1015—Piston pumps actuated without substantial movement of the nozzle in the direction of the pressure stroke

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  • the present invention relates to dispensing devices.
  • Such a device is known from FR-A-2 814 726 but cannot operate with a valve allowing the valve stem to be pushed in over a long stroke before to initiate the distribution of the product.
  • the device described in FR 1,572,537 uses a metal spring to act on the dispensing nozzle, which is relatively expensive.
  • the invention aims in particular to allow the use of a distribution device of the type mentioned above in combination with a valve requiring only a small amount displacement of the valve stem to cause the distribution of the product.
  • the invention relates to a device in which the push button is configured to, when pressed to dispense product, move in a first phase, the dispensing orifice relative to the cover, so that it comes opposite the opening of the hood, the conduit of the dispensing nozzle being able to deform to allow movement of the dispensing orifice without actuation of the distribution element during the first phase, then in a second phase cause the dispensing element to be actuated.
  • the invention makes it possible to produce a device for relatively low cost. reliable distribution capable of being used in combination with a distribution element such as a valve or a pump requiring only a small displacement of a rod of order to cause the distribution of the product.
  • This intermediate part may include flexible material bridges, and the duct can advantageously be carried out at least partially inside one of said bridges.
  • At least one of the bridges may have a cross section substantially rectangular, long side substantially perpendicular to a direction of travel distributor nozzle for actuating the distribution element, this direction may coincide for example with a longitudinal axis of a valve stem.
  • the intermediate part may include, for example, three bridges arranged approximately 120 ° from each other.
  • the push button can be configured to train on the move, during the first phase above, the peripheral part without driving the central part, then during the second phase also train the central part.
  • the force exerted by the intermediate part on the central part when the push button starts to be released while the dispensing element is in dispensing position, may be less than the force exerted by the dispensing element on the central part to return to its initial state.
  • the central part, the intermediate part and the peripheral part can be made in one piece by molding material, in the same material or in several materials, with for example a thermoplastic elastomer for the bridges of material connecting the central and peripheral parts.
  • the peripheral part may include at least one stiffening rib oriented obliquely inward, on the side of the push button.
  • the latter can have a skirt configured to press by its free edge on a support surface located radially outside this rib.
  • the central part may include a protruding element on the side of the push button and the latter may include an inner skirt in which can engage this protruding element, the inner skirt being configured to press by its free edge on a bearing surface of the central part, surrounding the projecting element.
  • the dispensing orifice can be defined for example by a channel nozzle eddy.
  • the dispensing nozzle may have a wall capable of being positioned opposite of the hood opening when the push button is at rest.
  • the dispensing element may include a control rod, such a rod being also called valve stem when the dispensing element is a valve.
  • the invention also relates to a container equipped with a distribution device as defined above.
  • This container may include a valve comprising a valve stem by which the product is dispensed when the valve is actuated.
  • the axial displacement of the valve stem required to actuate the valve can be less than or equal to 2 mm, by example.
  • the drawing shows a distribution device 1 intended to equip a container 2, the latter being partially shown in FIGS. 3 and 4.
  • the container 2 comprises for example a pressurized container 3 provided with a valve 90 set in a cup closing the upper part of the container 3, so conventional, this valve 90 having a valve stem 4, hollow.
  • the valve can be of any known type, the actuation being effected by example by pushing the rod 4 with a stroke less than or equal to 2 mm.
  • the container 2 can contain a product to be sprayed, for example a product cosmetic, and a propellant, which may or may not be stored in a liquefied form in container 2 and whether or not be delivered with the product.
  • a product to be sprayed for example a product cosmetic
  • a propellant which may or may not be stored in a liquefied form in container 2 and whether or not be delivered with the product.
  • the dispensing device 1 comprises a cover 10, a push button 20 and a dispenser nozzle 30.
  • the cover 10 includes a mounting skirt 11 provided in the lower part with a bead 12 allowing it to be fixed by snap-fastening in an annular groove 5 present at the upper part of the container 3.
  • the mounting skirt 11 is crossed by an opening 13, through which can be carried out the distribution of the product, when the push button 20 is as depicted in Figure 4.
  • the opening 13 is for example, as illustrated, of generally circular shape.
  • the mounting skirt 11 is connected at the top to an interior skirt 14, the latter defining an opening 15 allowing access to the push button 20.
  • the latter has an upper wall 21, intended to serve as a support for a finger the user, connecting at the periphery to a first skirt 22 extending at least partially opposite the inner skirt 14 of the cover 10.
  • the push button 20 has inside the first skirt 22 a second skirt 23, cylindrical of revolution and substantially of the same axis X as the rod valve 4.
  • the first skirt 22 is provided externally with vertical ribs 26, as can be seen in figure 1, as well as in the lower part of a lateral opening 27 bordered by two vertical tabs 28 intended to come to bear on the dispensing nozzle 30.
  • the push button 20 also includes a horizontal tab 29 intended to prevent it from leaving the cover 10, coming into abutment against the latter.
  • the dispensing nozzle 30 comprises a central part 31 comprising at lower part a cylindrical skirt 32 defining a shouldered housing in which can engaging the upper part of the valve stem 4 in a substantially sealed manner, as can be seen in Figure 4.
  • a shouldered housing in which can engaging the upper part of the valve stem 4 in a substantially sealed manner, as can be seen in Figure 4.
  • the rod valve 4 abuts by its upper end 4a against the shoulder of the housing.
  • the central part 31 is provided in the upper part with a projecting element 33, in general point shape, formed by three walls 33a arranged at 120 ° from each other other.
  • the central part 31 defines, around the projecting element 33 and at its base, a bearing surface 34 against which can come press the second skirt 23 of the push button by its lower end 23a, when the push button 20 is pressed enough.
  • the dispensing nozzle 30 comprises, in addition to the central part 31, a part peripheral 40 of generally annular shape.
  • the central 31 and peripheral 40 parts are interconnected by bridges of material forming a spring, namely in the example illustrated two substantially radial arms 41 arranged at 120 ° from one another and a substantially radial duct 42 disposed at 120 ° with each of the arms 41.
  • Each arm 41 has a generally rectangular cross section flattened, long side perpendicular to the X axis.
  • the duct 42 has a cross section of generally circular shape.
  • the peripheral part 40 has an annular rib 43, extending obliquely inward on the side of the push button 20, being interrupted at the connection of the arms 41 and at an opening 45 extending around the duct 42.
  • the peripheral part 40 includes a nozzle support 46 to which the conduit 42 is connected and on which a nozzle with vortex channels 50 can be fixed, conventional, as can be seen in Figures 3 and 4.
  • the support 46 present in this indeed a pad 47 also called "centerpost".
  • the support 46 comprises, in the lower part, a wall 48 which is positioned behind the opening 13 when the push button 20 is at rest, as can be seen in Figure 3, in order to close it.
  • the nozzle 50 defines a dispensing orifice 51.
  • the dispensing nozzle 30 is made in one piece by molding of plastic material (s).
  • the material in which the tip is made distributor 30 is chosen in such a way that the peripheral part 40 can move axially with respect to the central part 31 by elastic deformation of the arms 41 and of the conduit 42.
  • the peripheral part 40 defines, radially outside the rib 43, a bearing surface 49 on which the first skirt 22 of the push button can rest 20 by its lower end 22a, as can be seen in FIG. 2.
  • the operation of the dispensing device 1 is as follows.
  • the wall 48 is located behind the opening 13 and prevents impurities from entering inside the cover 10.
  • the dispensing orifice 51 is protected by the wall of the cover 11 which is located above this opening 13.
  • the push button 20 drives the moving part device 40 downwards, which has the effect of positioning the dispensing orifice 51 in look of the opening 13.
  • the rod of valve 4 is not substantially or insufficiently displaced for the valve to be actuated, the force to be exerted on the valve stem 4 to actuate the valve being greater than the force necessary to move the peripheral part 40 relative to the central part 31 in order to bring the dispensing orifice 51 opposite the opening 13.
  • the continuation of the descent movement of the push button 20 is accompanied by a depression of the valve stem 4 of a sufficient stroke to actuate the valve.
  • the dispensing orifice 51 is located at this time at near the center of the opening 13 and the product contained in the container 2 can leave the inner channel of the valve stem 4, circulate inside the central part 31 and gain the conduit 42 then the nozzle 50.
  • the force exerted by the arms 41 and the conduit 42 on the central part 31, when the push button 20 begins to be released while the valve is being distribution, is less than the force exerted by the valve stem 4 on the central part 31 when it returns to its initial state.
  • valve stem 4 can rise and the distribution of the product is interrupted, the skirt 22 being also still pressing on the peripheral part 40.
  • the dispensing element can for example be constituted by a valve devoid of valve stem.
  • FIG. 5 shows a device 1 ′ which differs from that previously described with reference to Figures 1 to 4 by the fact that the valve 90 'used is of the type without valve stem, the central part 31 being replaced by a central part 31 'configured to support a valve control member, not visible on the figure, in order to cause the distribution of the product.
  • the invention also applies to the case where the distribution element is a pump.
  • FIG. 6 a variant comprising a pump 100 having a control rod 101 similar to the valve rod 4 previously described.
  • the push button and the cover can for example be produced under the form of a single piece produced by molding, the push button being for example connected by a hinge 80 on the cover, as illustrated in FIG. 7.

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The dispensing device comprises a cover (10), a dispensing nozzle (30) comprising a dispensing orifice (51), and a conduit (42) for channeling the product leaving the dispensing element to the dispensing orifice. A push button (20), when activated, displaces in a first phase the dispensing orifice relative to the cover so that it comes opposite the cover opening (13). The dispensing nozzle is able to deform to allow displacement of the dispensing orifice without activating the dispensing element during this first phase. A second phase activates the dispensing element. An Independent claim is included for a container fitted with the dispensing device.

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La présente invention concerne les dispositifs de distribution.The present invention relates to dispensing devices.

L'invention concerne plus particulièrement un dispositif de distribution destiné à équiper un récipient muni d'un élément de distribution comportant par exemple une tige de valve par laquelle du produit contenu dans le récipient peut sortir quand l'élément est actionné, ce dispositif étant du type comportant

  • un capot, encore appelé parfois « frette », destiné à être fixé sur le récipient, ce capot présentant une ouverture,
  • un embout distributeur mobile par rapport au capot, cet embout distributeur comportant :
    • un orifice de distribution, et
    • un conduit pour canaliser le produit sortant de l'élément de distribution vers l'orifice de distribution,
  • un bouton-poussoir mobile par rapport au capot pour agir sur l'embout distributeur afin d'actionner l'élément de distribution, le capot étant configuré d'une part pour masquer l'orifice de distribution quand le bouton-poussoir est au repos et d'autre part pour permettre à l'orifice de distribution de se positionner en regard de l'ouverture du capot quand le bouton-poussoir est enfoncé pour provoquer l'actionnement de l'élément de distribution, c'est-à-dire la distribution du produit.
The invention relates more particularly to a dispensing device intended to equip a container provided with a dispensing element comprising for example a valve stem by which the product contained in the container can exit when the element is actuated, this device being of type comprising
  • a cover, also sometimes called a "hoop", intended to be fixed on the container, this cover having an opening,
  • a dispenser tip movable relative to the cover, this dispenser tip comprising:
    • a dispensing orifice, and
    • a conduit for channeling the product leaving the dispensing element towards the dispensing orifice,
  • a push button movable relative to the cover to act on the dispensing nozzle in order to actuate the dispensing element, the cover being configured on the one hand to hide the dispensing orifice when the push button is at rest and secondly to allow the dispensing orifice to be positioned opposite the opening of the cover when the push button is pressed to cause the actuation of the dispensing element, that is to say the product distribution.

Un tel dispositif est connu par FR-A-2 814 726 mais ne peut fonctionner qu'avec une valve permettant d'enfoncer la tige de valve sur une course importante avant de déclencher la distribution du produit.Such a device is known from FR-A-2 814 726 but cannot operate with a valve allowing the valve stem to be pushed in over a long stroke before to initiate the distribution of the product.

Or, il existe de nombreux récipients pressurisés équipés de valves ne nécessitant qu'une faible course de la tige de valve pour provoquer la distribution du produit, récipients pour lesquels le dispositif décrit dans FR-A-2 814 726 n'est donc pas adapté.However, there are many pressurized containers equipped with valves requiring only a short stroke of the valve stem to cause the distribution of the product, containers for which the device described in FR-A-2 814 726 is therefore not adapted.

Par ailleurs, d'autres dispositifs de distribution sont connus par WO 97/25259, EP-A-1 118 554, FR-A-2 767 799, EP-A-0 151 973, CH 442 168 et FR 1 572 537.Furthermore, other distribution devices are known from WO 97/25259, EP-A-1 118 554, FR-A-2 767 799, EP-A-0 151 973, CH 442 168 and FR 1 572 537.

Le dispositif décrit dans FR 1 572 537 utilise un ressort métallique pour agir sur l'embout distributeur, ce qui est relativement coûteux.The device described in FR 1,572,537 uses a metal spring to act on the dispensing nozzle, which is relatively expensive.

L'invention vise notamment à permettre d'utiliser un dispositif de distribution du type rappelé plus haut en association avec une valve ne nécessitant qu'un faible déplacement de la tige de valve pour provoquer la distribution du produit.The invention aims in particular to allow the use of a distribution device of the type mentioned above in combination with a valve requiring only a small amount displacement of the valve stem to cause the distribution of the product.

Selon l'un de ses aspects, l'invention a pour objet un dispositif dans lequel le bouton-poussoir est configuré pour, lorsqu'actionné pour distribuer du produit, déplacer dans une première phase l'orifice de distribution par rapport au capot, de manière à ce qu'il vienne en regard de l'ouverture du capot, le conduit de l'embout distributeur étant apte à se déformer pour permettre le déplacement de l'orifice de distribution sans actionnement de l'élément de distribution durant la première phase, puis dans une deuxième phase provoquer l'actionnement de l'élément de distribution.According to one of its aspects, the invention relates to a device in which the push button is configured to, when pressed to dispense product, move in a first phase, the dispensing orifice relative to the cover, so that it comes opposite the opening of the hood, the conduit of the dispensing nozzle being able to deform to allow movement of the dispensing orifice without actuation of the distribution element during the first phase, then in a second phase cause the dispensing element to be actuated.

L'invention permet de réaliser à un coût relativement faible un dispositif de distribution fiable et capable d'être utilisé en association avec un élément de distribution tel qu'une valve ou une pompe ne nécessitant qu'un faible déplacement d'une tige de commande pour provoquer la distribution du produit.The invention makes it possible to produce a device for relatively low cost. reliable distribution capable of being used in combination with a distribution element such as a valve or a pump requiring only a small displacement of a rod of order to cause the distribution of the product.

Dans une mise en oeuvre particulière de l'invention, l'embout distributeur peut comporter

  • une partie périphérique, par rapport à laquelle l'orifice de distribution est fixe,
  • une partie centrale coopérant avec l'élément de distribution, et
  • une partie intermédiaire élastiquement déformable, reliant les parties centrale et périphérique.
In a particular implementation of the invention, the dispensing nozzle may include
  • a peripheral part, relative to which the dispensing orifice is fixed,
  • a central part cooperating with the distribution element, and
  • an elastically deformable intermediate part, connecting the central and peripheral parts.

Cette partie intermédiaire peut comporter des ponts de matière, flexibles, et le conduit peut être avantageusement réalisé au moins partiellement à l'intérieur de l'un desdits ponts.This intermediate part may include flexible material bridges, and the duct can advantageously be carried out at least partially inside one of said bridges.

L'un au moins des ponts peut présenter une section droite sensiblement rectangulaire, de grand côté sensiblement perpendiculaire à une direction de déplacement de l'embout distributeur pour l'actionnement de l'élément de distribution, cette direction pouvant coïncider par exemple avec un axe longitudinal d'une tige de valve.At least one of the bridges may have a cross section substantially rectangular, long side substantially perpendicular to a direction of travel distributor nozzle for actuating the distribution element, this direction may coincide for example with a longitudinal axis of a valve stem.

La partie intermédiaire peut comporter, par exemple, trois ponts disposés sensiblement à 120° les uns des autres.The intermediate part may include, for example, three bridges arranged approximately 120 ° from each other.

Le bouton-poussoir peut être configuré pour entraíner en déplacement, durant la première phase précitée, la partie périphérique sans entraíner la partie centrale, puis durant la deuxième phase entraíner également la partie centrale.The push button can be configured to train on the move, during the first phase above, the peripheral part without driving the central part, then during the second phase also train the central part.

La force exercée par la partie intermédiaire sur la partie centrale, lorsque le bouton-poussoir commence à être relâché alors que l'élément de distribution est en position de distribution, peut être inférieure à la force exercée par l'élément de distribution sur la partie centrale pour revenir dans son état initial.The force exerted by the intermediate part on the central part, when the push button starts to be released while the dispensing element is in dispensing position, may be less than the force exerted by the dispensing element on the central part to return to its initial state.

La partie centrale, la partie intermédiaire et la partie périphérique peuvent être réalisées d'une seule pièce par moulage de matière, dans le même matériau ou dans plusieurs matériaux, avec par exemple un élastomère thermoplastique pour les ponts de matière reliant les parties centrale et périphérique.The central part, the intermediate part and the peripheral part can be made in one piece by molding material, in the same material or in several materials, with for example a thermoplastic elastomer for the bridges of material connecting the central and peripheral parts.

La partie périphérique peut comporter au moins une nervure de rigidification orientée obliquement vers l'intérieur, du côté du bouton-poussoir. Ce dernier peut comporter une jupe configurée pour appuyer par son bord libre sur une surface d'appui située radialement à l'extérieur de cette nervure.The peripheral part may include at least one stiffening rib oriented obliquely inward, on the side of the push button. The latter can have a skirt configured to press by its free edge on a support surface located radially outside this rib.

La partie centrale peut comporter un élément en saillie du côté du bouton-poussoir et ce dernier peut comporter une jupe intérieure dans laquelle peut s'engager cet élément en saillie, la jupe intérieure étant configurée pour appuyer par son bord libre sur une surface d'appui de la partie centrale, entourant l'élément en saillie.The central part may include a protruding element on the side of the push button and the latter may include an inner skirt in which can engage this protruding element, the inner skirt being configured to press by its free edge on a bearing surface of the central part, surrounding the projecting element.

L'orifice de distribution peut être défini par exemple par une buse à canaux tourbillonnaires.The dispensing orifice can be defined for example by a channel nozzle eddy.

L'embout distributeur peut comporter une paroi apte à se positionner en regard de l'ouverture du capot lorsque le bouton-poussoir est au repos.The dispensing nozzle may have a wall capable of being positioned opposite of the hood opening when the push button is at rest.

L'élément de distribution peut comporter une tige de commande, une telle tige étant encore appelée tige de valve lorsque l'élément de distribution est une valve.The dispensing element may include a control rod, such a rod being also called valve stem when the dispensing element is a valve.

Selon un autre de ses aspects, l'invention a encore pour objet un récipient équipé d'un dispositif de distribution tel que défini plus haut.According to another of its aspects, the invention also relates to a container equipped with a distribution device as defined above.

Ce récipient peut comporter une valve comportant une tige de valve par laquelle le produit est distribué lorsque la valve est actionnée. Le déplacement axial de la tige de valve nécessaire à l'actionnement de la valve peut être inférieur ou égal à 2 mm, par exemple.This container may include a valve comprising a valve stem by which the product is dispensed when the valve is actuated. The axial displacement of the valve stem required to actuate the valve can be less than or equal to 2 mm, by example.

L'invention pourra être mieux comprise à la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre, d'exemples non limitatifs de mise en oeuvre, et à l'examen du dessin annexé, sur lequel :

  • la figure 1 est une vue schématique en perspective éclatée d'un dispositif de distribution réalisé conformément à l'invention,
  • la figure 2 est une vue schématique en perspective, avec arrachement, du dispositif de la figure 1, à l'état assemblé,
  • la figure 3 représente en coupe axiale schématique le dispositif de la figure 1 en place sur un récipient, le bouton-poussoir n'étant pas enfoncé,
  • la figure 4 est une vue analogue à la figure 3, représentant le dispositif en cours de distribution,
  • la figure 5 est une vue analogue à la figure 3, représentant une variante de réalisation dans laquelle l'élément de distribution est une valve sans tige de valve,
  • la figure 6 représente une autre variante dans laquelle l'élément de distribution est une pompe, et
  • la figure 7 est une vue partielle et schématique illustrant la réalisation du capot et du bouton-poussoir d'une seule pièce par moulage.
The invention will be better understood on reading the detailed description which follows, of nonlimiting examples of implementation, and on examining the appended drawing, in which:
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic exploded perspective view of a dispensing device produced in accordance with the invention,
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view, with parts broken away, of the device of FIG. 1, in the assembled state,
  • FIG. 3 represents in schematic axial section the device of FIG. 1 in place on a container, the push button not being depressed,
  • FIG. 4 is a view similar to FIG. 3, showing the device being dispensed,
  • FIG. 5 is a view similar to FIG. 3, showing an alternative embodiment in which the dispensing element is a valve without a valve stem,
  • FIG. 6 represents another variant in which the dispensing element is a pump, and
  • Figure 7 is a partial and schematic view illustrating the embodiment of the cover and the push button in one piece by molding.

On a représenté sur le dessin un dispositif de distribution 1 destiné à équiper un récipient 2, ce dernier étant partiellement représenté sur les figures 3 et 4.The drawing shows a distribution device 1 intended to equip a container 2, the latter being partially shown in FIGS. 3 and 4.

Le récipient 2 comporte par exemple un bidon pressurisé 3 muni d'une valve 90 sertie dans une coupelle fermant la partie supérieure du bidon 3, de manière conventionnelle, cette valve 90 ayant une tige de valve 4, creuse.The container 2 comprises for example a pressurized container 3 provided with a valve 90 set in a cup closing the upper part of the container 3, so conventional, this valve 90 having a valve stem 4, hollow.

La valve peut être de tout type connu, l'actionnement s'effectuant par exemple par un enfoncement de la tige 4 d'une course inférieure ou égale à 2 mm.The valve can be of any known type, the actuation being effected by example by pushing the rod 4 with a stroke less than or equal to 2 mm.

Le récipient 2 peut contenir un produit à pulvériser, par exemple un produit cosmétique, et un gaz propulseur, lequel peut être ou non stocké sous une forme liquéfiée dans le récipient 2 et être ou non délivré avec le produit.The container 2 can contain a product to be sprayed, for example a product cosmetic, and a propellant, which may or may not be stored in a liquefied form in container 2 and whether or not be delivered with the product.

Le dispositif de distribution 1 comporte un capot 10, un bouton-poussoir 20 et un embout distributeur 30.The dispensing device 1 comprises a cover 10, a push button 20 and a dispenser nozzle 30.

Le capot 10 comporte une jupe de montage 11 munie en partie inférieure d'un bourrelet 12 permettant de la fixer par encliquetage dans une gorge annulaire 5 présente à la partie supérieure du bidon 3.The cover 10 includes a mounting skirt 11 provided in the lower part with a bead 12 allowing it to be fixed by snap-fastening in an annular groove 5 present at the upper part of the container 3.

La jupe de montage 11 est traversée par une ouverture 13, au travers de laquelle peut s'effectuer la distribution du produit, lorsque le bouton-poussoir 20 est enfoncé, comme illustré à la figure 4.The mounting skirt 11 is crossed by an opening 13, through which can be carried out the distribution of the product, when the push button 20 is as depicted in Figure 4.

L'ouverture 13 est par exemple, comme illustré, de forme générale circulaire.The opening 13 is for example, as illustrated, of generally circular shape.

La jupe de montage 11 se raccorde en partie supérieure à une jupe intérieure 14, cette dernière définissant une ouverture 15 permettant d'accéder au bouton-poussoir 20. Ce dernier comporte une paroi supérieure 21, destinée à servir d'appui à un doigt de l'utilisateur, se raccordant en périphérie à une première jupe 22 s'étendant au moins partiellement en regard de la jupe intérieure 14 du capot 10.The mounting skirt 11 is connected at the top to an interior skirt 14, the latter defining an opening 15 allowing access to the push button 20. The latter has an upper wall 21, intended to serve as a support for a finger the user, connecting at the periphery to a first skirt 22 extending at least partially opposite the inner skirt 14 of the cover 10.

Le bouton-poussoir 20 comporte à l'intérieur de la première jupe 22 une deuxième jupe 23, cylindrique de révolution et sensiblement de même axe X que la tige de valve 4.The push button 20 has inside the first skirt 22 a second skirt 23, cylindrical of revolution and substantially of the same axis X as the rod valve 4.

La première jupe 22 est munie extérieurement de nervures verticales 26, comme on peut le voir sur la figure 1, ainsi qu'en partie inférieure d'une ouverture latérale 27 bordée par deux pattes verticales 28 destinées à venir en appui sur l'embout distributeur 30.The first skirt 22 is provided externally with vertical ribs 26, as can be seen in figure 1, as well as in the lower part of a lateral opening 27 bordered by two vertical tabs 28 intended to come to bear on the dispensing nozzle 30.

Le bouton-poussoir 20 comporte également une patte horizontale 29 destinée à l'empêcher de quitter le capot 10, en venant en butée contre ce dernier.The push button 20 also includes a horizontal tab 29 intended to prevent it from leaving the cover 10, coming into abutment against the latter.

L'embout distributeur 30 comporte une partie centrale 31 comprenant en partie inférieure une jupe cylindrique 32 définissant un logement épaulé dans lequel peut s'engager de manière sensiblement étanche la partie supérieure de la tige de valve 4, comme on peut le voir sur la figure 4. On voit également sur cette figure que la tige de valve 4 vient en butée par son extrémité supérieure 4a contre l'épaulement du logement.The dispensing nozzle 30 comprises a central part 31 comprising at lower part a cylindrical skirt 32 defining a shouldered housing in which can engaging the upper part of the valve stem 4 in a substantially sealed manner, as can be seen in Figure 4. We also see in this figure that the rod valve 4 abuts by its upper end 4a against the shoulder of the housing.

La partie centrale 31 est pourvue en partie supérieure d'un élément en saillie 33, en forme générale de pointe, formé de trois parois 33a disposées à 120° les unes des autres.The central part 31 is provided in the upper part with a projecting element 33, in general point shape, formed by three walls 33a arranged at 120 ° from each other other.

On voit sur la figure 4 notamment que la partie centrale 31 définit, autour de l'élément en saillie 33 et à sa base, une surface d'appui 34 contre laquelle peut venir appuyer la deuxième jupe 23 du bouton-poussoir par son extrémité inférieure 23a, lorsque le bouton-poussoir 20 est suffisamment enfoncé.It can be seen in FIG. 4 in particular that the central part 31 defines, around the projecting element 33 and at its base, a bearing surface 34 against which can come press the second skirt 23 of the push button by its lower end 23a, when the push button 20 is pressed enough.

L'embout distributeur 30 comporte, outre la partie centrale 31, une partie périphérique 40 de forme générale annulaire.The dispensing nozzle 30 comprises, in addition to the central part 31, a part peripheral 40 of generally annular shape.

Les parties centrale 31 et périphérique 40 sont reliées entre elles par des ponts de matière formant ressort, à savoir dans l'exemple illustré deux bras sensiblement radiaux 41 disposés à 120° l'un de l'autre et un conduit sensiblement radial 42 disposé à 120° avec chacun des bras 41.The central 31 and peripheral 40 parts are interconnected by bridges of material forming a spring, namely in the example illustrated two substantially radial arms 41 arranged at 120 ° from one another and a substantially radial duct 42 disposed at 120 ° with each of the arms 41.

Chaque bras 41 présente une section droite généralement rectangulaire aplatie, de grand côté perpendiculaire à l'axe X.Each arm 41 has a generally rectangular cross section flattened, long side perpendicular to the X axis.

Le conduit 42 présente une section droite de forme générale circulaire.The duct 42 has a cross section of generally circular shape.

La partie périphérique 40 comporte une nervure annulaire 43, s'étendant obliquement vers l'intérieur du côté du bouton-poussoir 20, étant interrompue au niveau du raccordement des bras 41 et au niveau d'une ouverture 45 s'étendant autour du conduit 42.The peripheral part 40 has an annular rib 43, extending obliquely inward on the side of the push button 20, being interrupted at the connection of the arms 41 and at an opening 45 extending around the duct 42.

La partie périphérique 40 comporte un support de buse 46 auquel le conduit 42 se raccorde et sur lequel peut être fixée une buse à canaux tourbillonnaires 50, conventionnelle, comme on peut le voir sur les figures 3 et 4. Le support 46 présente à cet effet un plot 47 encore appelé « centerpost ». Le support 46 comporte, en partie inférieure, une paroi 48 qui se positionne derrière l'ouverture 13 lorsque le bouton-poussoir 20 est au repos, comme on peut le voir sur la figure 3, afin de l'obturer.The peripheral part 40 includes a nozzle support 46 to which the conduit 42 is connected and on which a nozzle with vortex channels 50 can be fixed, conventional, as can be seen in Figures 3 and 4. The support 46 present in this indeed a pad 47 also called "centerpost". The support 46 comprises, in the lower part, a wall 48 which is positioned behind the opening 13 when the push button 20 is at rest, as can be seen in Figure 3, in order to close it.

La buse 50 définit un orifice de distribution 51.The nozzle 50 defines a dispensing orifice 51.

Dans l'exemple illustré, l'embout distributeur 30 est réalisé d'une seule pièce par moulage de matière(s) plastique(s). La matière dans laquelle est réalisé l'embout distributeur 30 est choisie de telle manière que la partie périphérique 40 puisse se déplacer axialement par rapport à la partie centrale 31 par déformation élastique des bras 41 et du conduit 42.In the example illustrated, the dispensing nozzle 30 is made in one piece by molding of plastic material (s). The material in which the tip is made distributor 30 is chosen in such a way that the peripheral part 40 can move axially with respect to the central part 31 by elastic deformation of the arms 41 and of the conduit 42.

La partie périphérique 40 définit, radialement à l'extérieur de la nervure 43, une surface d'appui 49 sur laquelle peut appuyer la première jupe 22 du bouton-poussoir 20 par son extrémité inférieure 22a, comme on peut le voir sur la figure 2.The peripheral part 40 defines, radially outside the rib 43, a bearing surface 49 on which the first skirt 22 of the push button can rest 20 by its lower end 22a, as can be seen in FIG. 2.

On peut voir également sur cette figure que lorsque le bouton-poussoir 20 est au repos, la première jupe 22 et les pattes 28 viennent sensiblement en appui sur la partie périphérique 40, tandis que la deuxième jupe 23 est espacée de la surface d'appui 34. Les pattes 28 se positionnent de part et d'autre du conduit 42.It can also be seen in this figure that when the push button 20 is at rest, the first skirt 22 and the legs 28 come to bear substantially on the part peripheral 40, while the second skirt 23 is spaced from the bearing surface 34. The tabs 28 are positioned on either side of the duct 42.

Le fonctionnement du dispositif de distribution 1 est le suivant.The operation of the dispensing device 1 is as follows.

Au repos, la paroi 48 est située derrière l'ouverture 13 et empêche les impuretés de rentrer à l'intérieur du capot 10. L'orifice de distribution 51 est protégé par la paroi du capot 11 qui se situe au-dessus de cette ouverture 13.At rest, the wall 48 is located behind the opening 13 and prevents impurities from entering inside the cover 10. The dispensing orifice 51 is protected by the wall of the cover 11 which is located above this opening 13.

Lorsque l'utilisateur appuie sur le bouton-poussoir 20 pour distribuer du produit, dans une première phase, le bouton-poussoir 20 entraíne en déplacement la partie périphérique 40 vers le bas, ce qui a pour effet de positionner l'orifice de distribution 51 en regard de l'ouverture 13. Durant ce mouvement de la partie périphérique 40, la tige de valve 4 n'est sensiblement pas ou insuffisamment déplacée pour que la valve soit actionnée, la force à exercer sur la tige de valve 4 pour actionner la valve étant supérieure à la force nécessaire pour déplacer la partie périphérique 40 par rapport à la partie centrale 31 afin d'amener l'orifice de distribution 51 en regard de l'ouverture 13.When the user presses the push button 20 to dispense product, in a first phase, the push button 20 drives the moving part device 40 downwards, which has the effect of positioning the dispensing orifice 51 in look of the opening 13. During this movement of the peripheral part 40, the rod of valve 4 is not substantially or insufficiently displaced for the valve to be actuated, the force to be exerted on the valve stem 4 to actuate the valve being greater than the force necessary to move the peripheral part 40 relative to the central part 31 in order to bring the dispensing orifice 51 opposite the opening 13.

Ensuite, lorsque l'extrémité 23a de la jupe 23 du bouton-poussoir atteint la surface d'appui 34, la poursuite du mouvement de descente du bouton-poussoir 20 s'accompagne d'un enfoncement de la tige de valve 4 d'une course suffisante pour provoquer l'actionnement de la valve. L'orifice de distribution 51 se situe à ce moment à peu près au centre de l'ouverture 13 et le produit contenu dans le récipient 2 peut quitter le canal intérieur de la tige de valve 4, circuler à l'intérieur de la partie centrale 31 et gagner le conduit 42 puis la buse 50.Then, when the end 23a of the skirt 23 of the push button reaches the bearing surface 34, the continuation of the descent movement of the push button 20 is accompanied by a depression of the valve stem 4 of a sufficient stroke to actuate the valve. The dispensing orifice 51 is located at this time at near the center of the opening 13 and the product contained in the container 2 can leave the inner channel of the valve stem 4, circulate inside the central part 31 and gain the conduit 42 then the nozzle 50.

Durant le mouvement de la partie périphérique 40 par rapport à la partie centrale 31, le conduit 42 et les bras 41 se sont déformés élastiquement.During the movement of the peripheral part 40 relative to the part central 31, the duct 42 and the arms 41 are elastically deformed.

La force exercée par les bras 41 et le conduit 42 sur la partie centrale 31, lorsque le bouton-poussoir 20 commence à être relâché alors que la valve est en cours de distribution, est inférieure à la force exercée par la tige de valve 4 sur la partie centrale 31 lorsqu'elle revient dans son état initial.The force exerted by the arms 41 and the conduit 42 on the central part 31, when the push button 20 begins to be released while the valve is being distribution, is less than the force exerted by the valve stem 4 on the central part 31 when it returns to its initial state.

Ainsi, lorsque l'utilisateur relâche le bouton-poussoir 20, la tige de valve 4 peut remonter et la distribution du produit s'interrompre, la jupe 22 étant par ailleurs toujours en appui sur la partie périphérique 40.Thus, when the user releases the push button 20, the valve stem 4 can rise and the distribution of the product is interrupted, the skirt 22 being also still pressing on the peripheral part 40.

Lorsque le mouvement de remontée du bouton-poussoir 20 se poursuit, le contact entre la partie centrale 31 et la deuxième jupe 23 cesse et la partie périphérique 40 accompagne le mouvement de remontée du bouton-poussoir 20, la paroi 48 venant se placer derrière l'ouverture 13 et l'orifice de distribution 51 étant de nouveau protégé par le capot 11.When the upward movement of the push button 20 continues, the contact between the central part 31 and the second skirt 23 ceases and the peripheral part 40 accompanies the upward movement of the push button 20, the wall 48 coming place behind the opening 13 and the dispensing orifice 51 being again protected by the cover 11.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée à l'exemple de réalisation qui vient d'être décrit.Of course, the invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiment which has just been described.

L'élément de distribution peut par exemple être constitué par une valve dépourvue de tige de valve.The dispensing element can for example be constituted by a valve devoid of valve stem.

A titre d'exemple, on a représenté à la figure 5 un dispositif 1' qui diffère de celui précédemment décrit en référence aux figures 1 à 4 par le fait que la valve 90' utilisée est du type sans tige de valve, la partie centrale 31 étant remplacée par une partie centrale 31' configurée pour appuyer un organe de commande de la valve, non apparent sur la figure, afin de provoquer la distribution du produit.By way of example, FIG. 5 shows a device 1 ′ which differs from that previously described with reference to Figures 1 to 4 by the fact that the valve 90 'used is of the type without valve stem, the central part 31 being replaced by a central part 31 'configured to support a valve control member, not visible on the figure, in order to cause the distribution of the product.

L'invention s'applique également au cas où l'élément de distribution est une pompe.The invention also applies to the case where the distribution element is a pump.

A titre d'exemple, on a représenté à la figure 6 une variante comportant une pompe 100 ayant une tige de commande 101 similaire à la tige de valve 4 précédemment décrite.By way of example, there is shown in FIG. 6 a variant comprising a pump 100 having a control rod 101 similar to the valve rod 4 previously described.

Le bouton-poussoir et le capot peuvent être par exemple réalisés sous la forme d'une seule pièce réalisée par moulage, le bouton-poussoir étant par exemple relié par une charnière 80 au capot, comme illustré sur la figure 7.The push button and the cover can for example be produced under the form of a single piece produced by molding, the push button being for example connected by a hinge 80 on the cover, as illustrated in FIG. 7.

Dans toute la description, y compris les revendications, l'expression « comportant un » doit être comprise comme étant synonyme de « comportant au moins un », sauf si le contraire est spécifié.Throughout the description, including the claims, the expression "Comprising a" should be understood as being synonymous with "comprising at least a ”, unless otherwise specified.

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Dispositif de distribution (1) destiné à équiper un récipient (2) muni d'un élément de distribution (90 ; 90' ; 100) par lequel du produit contenu dans le récipient peut sortir quand cet élément est actionné, ce dispositif comportant : un capot (10) présentant une ouverture (13), un embout distributeur (30), mobile par rapport au capot et comportant : un orifice de distribution (51), et un conduit (42) pour canaliser le produit sortant de l'élément de distribution vers l'orifice de distribution, un bouton-poussoir (20) mobile par rapport au capot, pour agir sur l'embout distributeur (30) afin d'actionner l'élément de distribution (90 ; 90' ; 100), le capot (10) étant configuré pour masquer l'orifice de distribution (51) quand le bouton-poussoir est au repos et permettre à l'orifice de distribution (51) de se positionner en regard de l'ouverture (13) du capot quand le bouton-poussoir est enfoncé pour provoquer l'actionnement de l'élément de distribution, le bouton-poussoir (20) étant configuré pour, lorsqu'actionné pour distribuer du produit : déplacer dans une première phase l'orifice de distribution (51) par rapport au capot, de manière à ce qu'il vienne en regard de l'ouverture (13) du capot, le conduit (42) de l'embout distributeur (30) étant apte à se déformer pour permettre le déplacement de l'orifice de distribution (51) sans actionnement de l'élément de distribution (90 ; 90' ; 100) durant cette première phase, puis dans une deuxième phase actionner l'élément de distribution. Dispensing device (1) intended to equip a container (2) provided with a dispensing element (90; 90 '; 100) by which the product contained in the container can exit when this element is actuated, this device comprising: a cover (10) having an opening (13), a dispensing nozzle (30), movable relative to the cover and comprising: a dispensing orifice (51), and a conduit (42) for channeling the product leaving the dispensing element towards the dispensing orifice, a push button (20) movable relative to the cover, to act on the dispensing end piece (30) in order to actuate the dispensing element (90; 90 '; 100), the cover (10) being configured to hide the dispensing orifice (51) when the push-button is at rest and allow the dispensing orifice (51) to be positioned opposite the opening (13) of the cover when the push-button is pressed to cause actuation of the dispensing element, the push button (20) being configured to, when actuated to dispense product: move in a first phase the dispensing orifice (51) relative to the cover, so that it comes opposite the opening (13) of the cover, the conduit (42) of the dispensing nozzle (30 ) being able to deform to allow the displacement of the dispensing orifice (51) without actuation of the dispensing element (90; 90 '; 100) during this first phase, then in a second phase activate the dispensing element. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que l'embout distributeur (30) comporte : une partie périphérique (40), par rapport à laquelle l'orifice de distribution (51) est fixe, une partie centrale (31) coopérant avec l'élément de distribution, et une partie intermédiaire (41, 42) élastiquement déformable, reliant les parties centrale et périphérique. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the dispensing nozzle (30) comprises: a peripheral part (40), relative to which the dispensing orifice (51) is fixed, a central part (31) cooperating with the distribution element, and an elastically deformable intermediate part (41, 42), connecting the central and peripheral parts. Dispositif selon la revendication 2, caractérisé par le fait que la partie intermédiaire comporte des ponts de matière (41, 42) flexibles. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the intermediate part comprises flexible material bridges (41, 42). Dispositif selon la revendication 3, caractérisé par le fait que le conduit (42) est réalisé au moins partiellement à l'intérieur de l'un desdits ponts.Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the duct (42) is made at least partially inside one of said bridges. Dispositif selon la revendication 3 ou 4, caractérisé par le fait que l'un au moins des ponts (41) présente une section droite sensiblement rectangulaire, de grand côté sensiblement perpendiculaire à une direction de déplacement de l'embout distributeur pour l'actionnement de l'élément de distribution.Device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that at least one of the bridges (41) has a substantially rectangular cross section, with a long side substantially perpendicular to a direction of movement of the dispensing nozzle for actuating the distribution element. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des trois revendications immédiatement précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que la partie intermédiaire comporte trois ponts (41, 42) disposés sensiblement à 120° les uns des autres.Device according to any one of the three immediately preceding claims, characterized in that the intermediate part comprises three bridges (41, 42) arranged substantially at 120 ° from each other. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 5, caractérisé par le fait que le bouton-poussoir (20) est configuré pour entraíner en déplacement, durant la première phase, la partie périphérique (40) sans entraíner la partie centrale (31), puis durant la deuxième phase entraíner la partie centrale.Device according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the push-button (20) is configured to drive in movement, during the first phase, the peripheral part (40) without driving the central part (31) , then during the second phase train the central part. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 7, caractérisé par le fait que la force exercée par la partie intermédiaire sur la partie centrale (31), lorsque le bouton-poussoir commence à être relâché alors que l'élément de distribution est en position de distribution, est inférieure à la force exercée par l'élément de distribution sur la partie centrale pour revenir dans son état initial.Device according to any one of Claims 2 to 7, characterized in that the force exerted by the intermediate part on the central part (31), when the push-button begins to be released while the dispensing element is in dispensing position, is less than the force exerted by the dispensing element on the central part to return to its initial state. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 8, caractérisé par le fait que la partie centrale (31), la partie intermédiaire (41, 42) et la partie périphérique (40) sont réalisées d'une seule pièce par moulage de matière.Device according to any one of Claims 2 to 8, characterized in that the central part (31), the intermediate part (41, 42) and the peripheral part (40) are produced in one piece by molding of material . Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 9, caractérisé par le fait que la partie périphérique (40) comporte au moins une nervure de rigidification (43) orientée obliquement vers l'intérieur, du côté du bouton-poussoir, et par le fait que le bouton-poussoir (20) comporte une jupe (22) configurée pour appuyer par son bord libre (22a) sur une surface d'appui (49) située radialement à l'extérieur de la nervure (43).Device according to any one of Claims 2 to 9, characterized in that the peripheral part (40) comprises at least one stiffening rib (43) oriented obliquely inwards, on the side of the push button, and by the causes the push button (20) to have a skirt (22) configured to press by its free edge (22a) on a bearing surface (49) located radially outside the rib (43). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 10, caractérisé par le fait que la partie centrale (31) comporte un élément en saillie (33) du côté du bouton-poussoir et par le fait que ce dernier comporte une jupe (23) dans laquelle peut s'engager l'élément en saillie, la jupe (23) étant configurée pour appuyer par son bord libre (23a) sur une surface d'appui (34) de la partie centrale, entourant l'élément en saillie.Device according to any one of Claims 2 to 10, characterized in that the central part (31) comprises a projecting element (33) on the side of the push button and in that the latter comprises a skirt (23) in which the projecting element can engage, the skirt (23) being configured to press by its free edge (23a) on a bearing surface (34) of the central part, surrounding the projecting element. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que l'orifice de distribution (51) est défini par une buse (50) à canaux tourbillonnaires.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the dispensing orifice (51) is defined by a nozzle (50) with vortex channels. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que l'embout distributeur (30) comporte une paroi (48) apte à se positionner en regard de l'ouverture du capot lorsque le bouton-poussoir est au repos.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the dispensing nozzle (30) has a wall (48) capable of being positioned opposite the opening of the cover when the push-button is at rest. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que l'élément de distribution comporte une tige de commande (4 ; 101).Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the distribution element comprises a control rod (4; 101). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que l'élément de distribution est une valve (90 ; 90').Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the dispensing element is a valve (90; 90 '). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 14, caractérisé par le fait que l'élément de distribution est une pompe (100).Device according to any one of Claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the distribution element is a pump (100). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que le capot et le bouton-poussoir sont réalisés d'une seule pièce par moulage de matière.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cover and the push-button are made in one piece by molding of material. Dispositif selon la revendication 17, caractérisé par le fait que le capot et le bouton-poussoir sont reliés par une charnière (80).Device according to claim 17, characterized in that the cover and the push button are connected by a hinge (80). Récipient équipé d'un dispositif de distribution (1) tel que défini dans l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes.Container equipped with a dispensing device (1) as defined in one any of the preceding claims. Récipient selon la revendication 19, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte une valve comportant une tige de valve (4) par laquelle le produit est distribué lorsque la valve est actionnée.Container according to claim 19, characterized in that it comprises a valve comprising a valve stem (4) through which the product is dispensed when the valve is actuated. Récipient selon la revendication 20, caractérisé par le fait que la valve est actionnée par un déplacement axial de la tige de valve (4) inférieur ou égal à 2 mm.Container according to claim 20, characterized in that the valve is actuated by an axial displacement of the valve stem (4) less than or equal to 2 mm.
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